overwhelming
adjective/ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #3,802 most common English word
Meaning
So great or strong that it is difficult to deal with.
Example sentence
The amount of homework was so large that it was completely overwhelming for me to finish in one night.
Synonyms & related words
- unbearable
- crushing
- overpowering
- unmanageable
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